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MA - Master of Arts
Distance Learning Campus
Part Time
Sep 2027
1 Year
Identify and investigate significant areas of importance within the field of counselling, by engaging in postgraduate level research on this master's top-up course. In response to the growing demand for effective counselling and psychotherapeutic practices, we offer a course through which qualified therapists can build knowledge within certain areas of interest, supporting the development of specialism and identity within the profession. If you already hold a postgraduate diploma in counselling or psychotherapy, this one-year top-up course gives you the opportunity to obtain a masters qualification by studying two research modules. As part of this course, you’ll: Look at the relationship between research and the development of practice in the field Be introduced to the appropriate methods of research in psychotherapy and use this knowledge to form a research proposal Understand how to use techniques and tools from different modalities to tailor an individual approach to your research topic Complete a dissertation detailing your own research process and findings on a subject area of your choice relating to counselling practice This course will give you the opportunity to undertake in-depth research in an area of your own interest. You'll build on your existing academic knowledge and practice experience to build an advanced critical and reflexive understanding of the theory, practice and established methods of counselling and psychotherapy for use in professional practice.
Gain a grounding in the theoretical, methodological and practical approaches to social research, enabling you to act as a social researcher and resolve practice-based problems. This module enables you to select, devise, analyse and synthesise research and evidence-based practice findings. You'll investigate sources and the nature of evidence, ethical considerations and research theories and approaches as you formulate a research proposal and working hypothesis. We'll consider things like design options, methodologies, project planning, fieldwork preparation, validity and reliability and data analysis. We'll also cover a range of research methodologies, linking these with problem appraisal and appropriate design choices.
Plan, implement and report on an independent piece of original advanced research in an area of your choice. With guidance from a supervisor, you'll demonstrate your initiative and responsibility in this process, as well as your capacity to reflect on evidence and connect research theory with practice. This project will boost your individual knowledge and develop key intellectual skills appropriate for master's level study, while also fostering personal and professional development.
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